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Jockey Club hosts 18 Districts Cup to celebrate close ties with community partners and their contributions to community development
05/21/2017
The Hong Kong Jockey Club hosted the 18 Districts Cup today (21 May) at Sha Tin racecourse to celebrate close ties with its community partners and to thank them for their contributions to community development. Attending the celebration lunch were over 200 District Councilors, District Officers and community leaders, who were keen to discuss the latest district developments.
Club Deputy Chairman Anthony W K Chow, and Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, were joined by Under Secretary for Home Affairs Florence Hui, Member of the Legislative Council (District Council – First) and Member of North District Council the Hon Lau Kwok-fan, Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Sham Shui Po District Council Cheung Wing-sum, Ambrose, and Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Kwai Tsing District Council Law King-shing.
The theme for this year’s 18 Districts Cup - “Working hand-in-hand for a better Hong Kong” - reflects the Club’s shared commitment to the betterment of Hong Kong. In his welcome remarks, Mr Chow said, “We thank our community partners for their collaboration with the Club, to develop and organise numerous projects. Through this partnership, children, youth and families in the districts have benefited”. Mr Chow highlighted the Jockey Club Age-friendly City project which, through district partnerships, aims to improve the quality of life of the elderly in all 18 districts.
Mr Chow added that the Club is a not-for-profit enterprise. Through its integrated business model of world-class racing and racecourse entertainment, membership, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charity and community contribution, the Club generates economic and social value for Hong Kong. Looking forward, the Club remains committed to global excellence and giving back to society, and is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong.
The 18 Districts Cup, which was first held in 2008, was won by Dennis Yip-trained Chung Wah Spirit ridden by Zac Purton today.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a not-for-profit enterprise dedicated to community betterment. Through its integrated business model of world-class racing, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charity and community contribution, the Club generates substantial economic and social value and assists the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2015/16 the Club donated a record HK$3.9 billion to charity and paid a record HK$20.9 billion in tax. It is Hong Kong’s largest single tax payer and one of the world’s largest charity donors. Committed to global excellence and giving back to society, the Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong. Please visit www.hkjc.com.
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In his welcome remarks Club Deputy Chairman Anthony W K Chow said the Club thanks its community partners for their collaboration with the Club, to develop and organise numerous projects. Through this partnership, children, youth and families in the districts have benefited.
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Under Secretary for Home Affairs Florence Hui thanked the Club for its ongoing support to the community by providing resources.
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Officiating at the ceremony are Club Deputy Chairman Anthony W K Chow (3rd left), Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (2nd right), Under Secretary for Home Affairs Florence Hui (3rd right), Member of the Legislative Council (District Council – First) and Member of North District Council the Hon Lau Kwok-fan (2nd left), Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Sham Shui Po District Council Cheung Wing-sum, Ambrose (1st left) and Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Kwai Tsing District Council Law King-shing (1st right).
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Celebrating the success of 18 Districts Cup are Club Deputy Chairman Anthony W K Chow (9th left , 2nd row), Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (8th right , 2nd row), Under Secretary for Home Affairs Florence Hui (9th right, 2nd row), Member of the Legislative Council (District Council – First) and Member of North District Council the Hon Lau Kwok-fan (7th right, 2nd row), Member of the Legislative Council (Kowloon East) and Member of Wan Chai District Council the Hon Paul Tse Wai-chun (6th left, 2nd row), Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Sham Shui Po District Council Cheung Wing-sum, Ambrose (7th left, 2nd row), and Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Kwai Tsing District Council Law King-shing (7th right, 2nd row), together with Club Stewards Michael T H Lee (8th right, 3rd row), Philip N L Chen (8th left, 3rd row), Stephen Ip Shu Kwan (7th rigth, 3rd row), the Hon Martin Liao (7th left, 3rd row), Mrs Margaret Leung (6th right, 3rd row), members of the Club’s Board of Management, Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of 18 District Councils, and District Officers of Home Affairs Department.
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Club Deputy Chairman Anthony W K Chow (3rd left, front row), Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (1st right, back row) and Club Stewards accompany Under Secretary for Home Affairs Florence Hui (4th left, front row), Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Sham Shui Po District Council Cheung Wing-sum, Ambrose (2nd left, front row), and Duty Chairman of 18 District Councils and Chairman of Kwai Tsing District Council Law King-shing (1st left, front row) in presenting prizes for the 18 Districts Cup.
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Member of the Legislative Council (District Council – First) and Member of North District Council the Hon Lau Kwok-fan (right) presents the Best Turned Out Horse award to the Stables Assistant responsible for Hair Trigger.